Mind

“Freedom is not given to us by anyone we have to cultivate it ourselves. It is a daily practice...no one can prevent you from being aware of each step you take or each breath in and breath out. ”-Thich Nhat Hanh

“Most people see what is, and never see what can be.”-Albert Einstein

“The mind is everything; what you think you become.”-Buddha

“Be proud of how far you have come, and have faith in how far you can go.”-Richard Springs

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, today is a gift, that's why they call it present...”-Source Unknown

Signature Daily Mindful Practice

Meditation Element Instructions

This meditation comes from the Mindful Body Signature Daily
Mindful Practice. The meditation when combined with yoga and
breathing techniques provide a means of connecting breath, movement
and consciousness. This connection enables a relaxation of the body
and calming of the mind.

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Getting Started:

Set an intention for your Daily Mindful Practice Maybe you want
to feel more peaceful or find some relief from a difficult time
you're going through. Ask yourself, what do you want to
create for the day?

Try to perform your practice at same time each day or
evening. Schedule your practice as you would any other event
in your life.

Practice in a cool, quiet location with minimal distractions if
possible. Dim the lights and turn off the cell phone. If
possible, use this same location every session.

Mindful Meditation (5 minutes)

Mindful meditation helps deepen awareness, its aim is to help
you see things as they really are, more clearly. It involves
focusing on your mind on the present. To be mindful is to be aware
of your thoughts and actions in the present, without judging
yourself.

You can expect: to improve your mood, to
decrease stress, and to boost immune function.

Level of Effort: Easy

Time Involved: 5 minutes

Getting Started:

You may set a timer with a soft ringtone or use a clock.

You may sit or lie on your back.

Gently close your eyes and become aware of your breathing,
focus on the sensations of air moving in and out of your body with
each breath.

As thoughts arise, watch every thought come and go, whether it
is a worry, upset, fear, anxiety or hope. Let them be, don't
try to suppress them but simply observe them, remain calm and bring
your attention back to your breath.

When you find that you have drifted off into thoughts, just
observe where your mind went off to, without judging, and simply
return your attention to your breath.

Remember to be gentle with yourself as you find yourself
drifting off into thoughts.

When you are ready, gently open your eyes and take your time
coming out of meditation.